2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Tracker | NV |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3711 mm |